Happy lovely weekend, my friends!!! How did your week go? I was proud of myself the last four days. I went to the library and was super productive — bam, bam, bam! I was checking all sorts of stuff off my to-do list left and right like it was a fad that was going out of style. And then…well, I just lost my steam yesterday! Maybe I need to pace myself better next week? Anyway, I hope you have a lovely weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web…

Wise words on Sesame Street.

It really is a man’s world and women are tired of it.

More Met Gala looks…but we all know Harry Styles is my favorite, FOREVER AND ALWAYS.

10 Netflix originals worth your time.

Who else is excited for Taylor Swift’s new album?

And, check out these great pieces by women writers…

*”How Tinder Killed the Crush”

*”What ‘Game of Thrones’ Gets Wrong About Sansa Stark and Abuse”

*”The Reaction to Gucci’s Ad Doesn’t Surprise Me—I Grew Up With ‘Bad Teeth’”

*”I’m Done with Hiding My Vitiligo”

*”Moms Have Changed. It’s Time to Change Gifts for Them Too”

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Bloglovin! See you there, friends! And enjoy the cool weekend! xoxo

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Welcome to the great weekend, friends!! And let the greatness begin, indeed! Any fun plans for the next couple days? I’ve got a deadline for a new piece and the best part — it’s for a publication I haven’t written for yet!! So think of me as I’m typing, typing, typing away!! Hope you all have a great weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web…

Three Black women just made pageant history!

Yayyyy!!! The Baby-Sitters Club is coming to Audible!

The ultimate inspiration: 16 girls who changed the world.

Did someone say Grease prequel?? #Sold

…and, a Hello Kitty movie?? #Meow

And, don’t forget about these awesome reads by women writers…

*”What It Means to Be Black and Pregnant In America”

*”America Loves a Loser (as Long as He’s White and Male)”

*”I’m Not Happy With the “Unhappy Meals” at Burger King”

*”Elizabeth Warren Is the Barack Obama of 2020. So Why is She Polling So Badly?”

*”A Friend’s Final Wish In Ireland”

*”Men Have No Friends and Women Bear the Burden”

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Bloglovin! See you there, friends! And enjoy the cool weekend! xoxo

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Good evening, friends!!! Hope you’re enjoying the sunny weekend!!! What are you up to? There are so many pitches that I could be writing (seriously, these ideas have been on my to-do list FOREVER), but all I really want to do is catch up on American Idol. I’ve been loving this season, as usual…are you watching? Who’s your favorite contestant? I hope you all have a sunny weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web…

Thoughts on the most shocking TV deaths of all time?

Three words: Golden Girls PEZ.

Loving these illustrations about anxiety.

Ahhhh, there’s going to be a Disney streaming service!!

Another fun ‘What Generation Are You?‘ quiz.

1999 was a good year for movie music — “Bittersweet Symphony,” anyone?

Plus, here are some great words by women writers this week…

*”Lisa Landry On ‘Sister, Sister’ Taught Me About Black Girl Magic Long Before The Internet Did”

*”Dear Men: It Is Not My Responsibility To Explain Sexism To You”

*”Let’s Face It: The New ‘Consent Condom’ Won’t Prevent Rape – But It Will Protect Men From Rape Allegations”

*”This Is Us Gets So Many Things Right — But I Think It Takes the Easy Route With Grief”

*”I Wrote About Having Sex After 40 and It Literally Became International Tabloid News”

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Bloglovin! See you there, friends! And enjoy the cool weekend! xoxo

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It’s the fantastic weekend, friends!! Is fantastic too enthusiastic for describing the weekend? I’m not sure, but after this week (and still trying to get back in the routine after spring break), I’m all for calling weekends fantastic!! What are your plans? Poor Ms. Bear is still recovering from her cold/cough, so I’m trying to get her to rest as much as possible. As you all know, that’s easier said than done! Hope you have a relaxing time, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web…

How would you rank fast food French fries?

This Twitter hashtag is what I neeeeeed.

Would you watch Jaws while floating in open water? You can this summer! #Yikes

OMG, look at this new Lip Smacker collaboration!

Yes, I always knew that cats were smart.

And, here are some amazing words by women writers in case you need some inspiration this weekend…

*”I Spent 16 Months Of My Childhood Locked In A Warehouse”

*”Why I’m Sharing My Queer Engagement Celebration With the World”

*”Kacey Musgraves Is A Queer Country Fan’s Dream”

*”Being Poor Means Constantly Having to Say No to Your Child”

*”My Scoliosis Caused Me Pain and Shame — Then It Helped Me Learn to Find Alignment”

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Bloglovin! See you there, friends! And enjoy the cool weekend! xoxo

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Happy Friday, friends, and welcome to the cool weekend!!! What have you got planned?? I’ve got a deadline on Monday for a piece I’m REALLY excited about, so I’ll be writing this weekend!! Send all the good vibes and creative energy my way, please! I can definitely use it!! Here’s to a relaxing couple days, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web…

Happy birthday, Hostess!! I seriously need to try their birthday cupcakes, don’t you?

A sign that spring is coming? Peeps comes out with new, delicious flavors!!!

Umm, how did I not know this about the National Parks? #SoCool

Turns out, cats get their personality from their owners.

How cool is this re-imagining of Disney princesses?

And in honor of International Women’s Day, check out these amazing pieces of writing…

*”Here’s What You Can Say If Your Friend Isn’t Going to ‘Get Well Soon’”

*”What It’s Really Like to Fly As a Wheelchair User”

*”Lady Gaga Disappoints Fans by Failing to Address Mental Health Triggers in ‘A Star Is Born’”

*”Why It Means So Much When Celebrities Reveal Their Diagnosis”

*”I Visited Thousands Of Homes As A Salesperson. Here’s What I Learned About People”

And as always, feel free to connect with me on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Bloglovin! See you there, friends! And enjoy the cool weekend! xoxo

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